WIMA INTERNATIONAL RALLY AUSTRALIA 2015
WIMA Australia is proud to invite all WIMA members around the world to the WIMA International Rally in 2015, to be held at The Shearing Shed, Gap Road, Cowes, Victoria from Monday 19 October – Sunday 25 October. The rally begins the day after the MotoGP at Phillip Island and the rally site is close to both the race track and Cowes, situated about 140kms south-east of Melbourne.
WIMA International events are open to WIMA members only. Husbands, partners and children of WIMA members as well as invited prospective members are welcome to accompany WIMA members as guests.
Prospective WIMA members are also welcome to attend. To attend the rally or any WIMA event, a non-member can always be guest of the Orga-Team or a WIMA Division.
Cost: WIMA members – $400
Non-WIMA – $450
Includes: 6 nights accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Entry to tourist destinations
Rally bag and T-shirt.
Accommodation is in shared bunk-rooms which will be allocated by the rally committee and will mix members from different countries wherever possible. If you want to share with anyone in particular, please indicate on the registration form. If you want more private accommodation, you can bring your own tent, campervan or caravan. Rental prices for campervans can be found at www.parkmyvan.com.au Anyone wanting 3-star or higher accommodation near the rally site can get more information at www.visitphillipisland.com
WIMA Australia will have a range of tents available for those who don’t want to bring their own. A 3-person tent can be bought for $30-40 at BCF (Boating Camping Fishing), a shop specialising in outdoor equipment.
Luggage can be left at The Shearing Shed from 10am Monday 19 October, registration will open at 2pm. The Welcome Dinner and Party will begin at 6pm that night.
We have planned a week of fun and activities to show you some of the unique aspects of Australia including the animals and plant life. Rides will take you through some wonderful scenery in the hills around Gippsland and will cater for all levels of experience and capability. WIMA Australia members will be available to guide our international visitors on planned rally rides.
The Farewell Dinner and Party is on Saturday night and departure must be before midday Sunday 25 October. If you have any questions,please send me an email and I will respond as soon as possible.
Moira Stewart
WIMA Australia National President
Volunteering at the MotoGP
Registering to volunteer at the MotoGP is done through the Australian MotoGP website and expressions of interest are called for in May/June. I will notify everyone as soon as I know the website is open or you can keep an eye on it yourselves. I suggest you apply sooner rather than later although they don’t usually have an excess of volunteers and there is a good chance everone will be accepted. There are practice race sessions beginning at 2pm on Thursday 15 October so you would need to arrive before 12 noon to collect your credentials and make your way to the Muster shed in the Pits. This is an excellent opportunity for novices to get some training and a general idea of what is expected of them before Three full days of practice and racing begins with the Marshals briefing at 7am on Friday but is not compulsory. Uniforms (orange overalls mostly), food and water provided each day.
The MotoGP Corporation will provide detailed information to all volunteers well in advance of the weekend. Trackside camping is available for all volunteers, with two guest passes and one admission ticket given free. BYO tent or campervan. There is already a cohort of WIMA members who meet at the campsite each year and it’s great fun. You will need to find your own accommodation if camping doesn’t suit but campervan hire is a cheap alternative.
Anmälan
Anmälan sker genom att skicka ifyllt registreringsformulär till vår president Carola Palmqvist, president@wimasweden.se. Anmälan och betalning ska vara Wima Sweden tillhanda senast 27 maj 2015. Betalning görs till Wima Swedens plusgirokonto 25 15 56-7.